Leona Rankin started The Boom Foundation following the death of her fiance Philip in 2013
Northern Ireland's only dedicated sarcoma cancer charity has marked its 10th anniversary supporting patients and their families.
Read more: Poppy Ogle continues to inspire family as they will take part in Belfast marathon in her memory "He had been dealing with sarcoma cancers for around six years before we met, but sadly after periods of being clear the cancer would keep returning to his body and spreading. The Boom Foundation is run by Leona, 5 other Trustees and a small group of volunteers who dedicate their time to supporting patients and their families, whether that is through offering advice and guidance or providing help with expenses during treatment.
"Going through cancer treatment can be such an isolating time for patients and we aim to be there for them to help with whatever we can and are able to help with accommodation for family members and travel costs, along with support with weekends away for respite, securing the right travel insurance or helping with tutoring for younger patients going through important exams such as A-Levels.
Leona said: "When I first started The Boom Foundation I think some thought that I was doing it as part of my grieving process and that it could be something that faded out over time.
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